Some of you may be familiar with the adventures of a duckie named Quack Quack Jack. He's travelled around the US and Canada as a tribute to the motoring spirit of our good friend Ed "Maxamini" Smith. This year, Ruthie will be making the trek across the Pond to attend the Charity Ball with all of you. We thought it would be neat if Quack Quack Jack could make the trip, too. As we speak, he's on a UPS truck making his way to the airport. I sent him along with a MINI Motoring Journal. I thought it would be neat if everyone if could sign it. Even better, though, would be if you could bring a picture with you to attach to the journal. We'd love to put some faces to the names. I'm assuming there'll be some pictures posted after the event, and I'll print out some of those to put in the journal as well. When Ruthie brings it back over here, I'll present it to Ed's lovely wife, Mart. Thanks so much for your help! Have a great time!

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Nice idea, Annette :D

Hopefully you can then bring the journal to MOT and get some USA friends to do the same?

Excellent! I'd heard QQJ was coming to the Ball. I just have to remember to bring a picture :biggrin:

Looking forward to meeting QQJ :)

And we plan a little something in memory of Ed on the evening ;)

he needs to be relayed to the ball like the olympic torch :D

Isn't that a lovely idea :)

I ve heard he'll be landing in County Durham this weekend/early next week, and then starts his journey around the UK, next port of call will be Teesside :)

(Is the Exiles meeting in Derbyshire before the ball??? - we could take QQJ on Lorris Potholing trip ;))

QQJ started out in Rochester NY, he acquired the dashing checkered (or chequered) tie at the Vintage Races at Watkins Glen racetrack, and then he set off cross country to the US west coast with Franz & Mary King. He visited Hawaii with Amy (NinerCat), went to Newfoundland with NoNo & the crew, and we'll have some plans for him to visit Minis On Top this year (to take a picture at the summit like Ed did last year), and then he's setting off to Alaska.

I'm hoping to give the journals to Mart at Minis On Top this year, and then start a new one for his next year of adventures!

Ine thread I started for him is in the New York/New England forum, called "Where in the World Is Quack Quack Jack?"
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100676

More in "adventures With Duckie" in OT&B
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66889&page=20

We hope everyone has a great time at the Ball! Thanks to everyone who takes him under your wing. ;)

Nice idea, Annette :D

Hopefully you can then bring the journal to MOT and get some USA friends to do the same?

That sounds like a good idea, Ian. Glad everyone is so receptive to the concept. I can't wait to see all the pictures!

I should have gotten a picture of Charlie in Watkins Glen, he is the classic Mini owner from Philly who sat in the bleachers behind Rick & Laurie & asked 'is the duck for Ed?' He had ben following the story on NEMINI, and I had a plan to met up with him there. It was a great 'small world' story, and another tribute to the magic of Ed.

Does QQJ play banjo at all???:D:D

Just as long as we don't get any pictures of you posing with QQJ ;)

Guess it depends on how well we get on with each other ;) :D:D

no pressure on you not to lose him carlos :eek:

just thought i'd plant that one in your mind :p

I'd already considered that, Hat.


Thats why he's off to Andys as soon as he lands ;) :D

just don't take him to stews - he's likely to end up locked in the wrong car or some other barely believeable situation involving keys

just don't take him to stews - he's likely to end up locked in the wrong car or some other barely believeable situation involving keys .........or trailers :D

What a lovely idea awww :D

I'm not sure he'll want to play the banjo, if he finds out where that banjo has been! :eek:

QQJ arrived this morning - Ive asked Mrs C to let him outta the box, and give him a run round in the garden :)

I'm sure he'd want to say 'Get Well Soon' to her as well. Thanks for taking him in, Carl!

Not a problem.

I'll put his banjo skills to the test when I get in tonight...pics to follow....:D:D

Wow! I'm impressed. Many thanks to the fine people at UPS for getting him there with lightning speed. Glad he's there to keep Mrs. C company today. Don't forget to take a picture and post it in the journal :)

Am I the only one wondering what this photo might look like? :eek:

Am I the only one wondering what this photo might look like? :eek: PMSL :D:D Watch out for something around 11pm GMT ;)

Oooh I want to show Quack Quack Jack the sights of London town......:biggrin:

Is there an itinerary??

tight schedule minnie.........Off to andy's from mine, then on to the ball, then home with Ruthie :(

We just want him back before June. He's got a guest appearance at Minis On Top, and don't tell him but he's going to Alaska with Blake.

Hopefully after that to California Dreamin' in September.

Here is the main "Where In The World Is Quack Quack Jack?" thread
http://www.mini2.com/forum/new-york-new-england-region/100676-where-world-quack-quack-jack-2.html#post2334801

tight schedule minnie.........Off to andy's from mine, then on to the ball, then home with Ruthie :(

:(

I don't see why he can't hang around for a bit as long as someone is willing to ship him back over.